Lecturer in Social Anthropology

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Lecturer in Social Anthropology (Teaching Focused). This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality teaching and student support within the Department of Social Anthropology at the University of Manchester. You will join a dynamic and inclusive academic community, supporting undergraduate and postgraduate learning across a diverse student body.

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering high-quality teaching on Social Anthropology modules, including lectures, seminars and tutorials
• Designing and assessing coursework, providing clear and constructive feedback to students
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and acting as an academic advisor
• Contributing to module administration and maintaining learning materials using digital platforms (e.g. Canvas)
• Participating in departmental activities, including committees and academic administration

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria:

• A PhD in Social or Cultural Anthropology
• Evidence of high-quality teaching in Social Anthropology
• Experience using digital learning environments (e.g. VLEs such as Canvas)
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a teaching team

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience supervising undergraduate or postgraduate research projects
• Experience of module coordination or academic administration
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and student engagement

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:

• Generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available

For more information, please see https://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/benefits-working-here/. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/people/current-staff/flexible-and-hybrid-working/.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/news/display/?id=32905.

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Dr Soumhya Venkatesan
Email Address: soumhya.venkatesan@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries and administrative support
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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.